--- title: "charcoal rake — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/patio-lawn-garden/charcoal-rake" last_updated: "2026-07-10T01:44:26.558Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($48K/yr) — charcoal rake doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($48K/yr) — charcoal rake doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "charcoal rake — Niche Verdict: Skip it (45/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **charcoal rake** **Skip it****45/100 ** a small market ($48K/yr) — charcoal rake doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$48K** **Growth (1y)** **+193.4%** **Products** **23** **Brands** **17** was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **32** **Price range** **$10.14–$28.35** **Returns** **1.8%** **Rating** **4.5★** **Skip it** Scored 45/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **2** ×0.30 Growth **76** ×0.30 Competition **46** ×0.20 Quality gap **43** ×0.10 Returns **85** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 102 weeks — +193.4% year over year. 1K713Holiday '24Spike '25Holiday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: May, Jun, Jul · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.3× ## **Competition** - Kingsford20% - Weber16% - Grilliance13% - DAKEPOLE7% - Vankey7% - OLIGAI7% - Other (11 brands)30% The top 5 products take 60% of clicks — established leaders, but buyers still shop beyond them. 17 brands and 32 sellers compete here. **Brands** **17 **—flat was 17 a year ago **Sellers** **32** **Top 5 brand share** **63%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Kingsford Charcoal Rake for Grill and Smoker Stainless Steel Coal Tool for Moving Briquettes and Lump Charcoal Rust Resistant BBQ Fire Management Accessory 21 Inch Handle 4 Inch Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Gls+a1BbL.jpg) [**Kingsford Charcoal Rake for Grill and Smoker Stainless Steel Coal Tool for Moving Briquettes and Lump Charcoal Rust Resistant BBQ Fire Management Accessory 21 Inch Handle 4 Inch Head**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKJJ18Q5) Kingsford$16.664.9★1220%▲rising 2 ![Weber Grill Charcoal Rake Stainless Steel Tool for Safely Arranging Lit Charcoal on The Fuel Grate Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31faW8tgWIL.jpg) [**Weber Grill Charcoal Rake Stainless Steel Tool for Safely Arranging Lit Charcoal on The Fuel Grate Silver**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8J4RDV) Weber$24.894.7★23016%▼falling 3 ![Grilliance Charcoal Grill Ash Rake Hoe for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Stainless Steel BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Elongated Cleaning Tool Accessories for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21CBHGQCc+L.jpg) [**Grilliance Charcoal Grill Ash Rake Hoe for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Stainless Steel BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Elongated Cleaning Tool Accessories for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5FP8NR) Grilliance$15.633.8★15613%▼falling 4 ![OXO Outdoor Grilling Coal Rake with Grate Lifter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/212goFgFbyL.jpg) [**OXO Outdoor Grilling Coal Rake with Grate Lifter**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QBYYH28) OXO$24.804.8★2396%▲rising 5 ![18 Inch BBQ Ash Tool for Kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Big Green Egg Wood Burning Stove Ash Rake Grilling Poker Accessories Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Ij7V-b-RS.jpg) [**18 Inch BBQ Ash Tool for Kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Big Green Egg Wood Burning Stove Ash Rake Grilling Poker Accessories Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F1V4R3C) Vankey$14.074.6★4845%▲rising 6 ![OLIGAI BBQ Charcoal Rake Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Ash Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Grill Charcoal Grill Poker for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills Cleaning Tool Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21VdKUZcNML.jpg) [**OLIGAI BBQ Charcoal Rake Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Ash Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Grill Charcoal Grill Poker for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills Cleaning Tool Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJQRWJMR) OLIGAI$14.814.6★424%▲rising 7 ![BBQ Charcoal Rake 29 Inch Grill Ash Removal Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Metal BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Heavy Duty Barbecue Grilling Utensils Tool for Smoker Ceramic Kamado](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BmNvQXwjL.jpg) [**BBQ Charcoal Rake 29 Inch Grill Ash Removal Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Metal BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Heavy Duty Barbecue Grilling Utensils Tool for Smoker Ceramic Kamado**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXVCKZPG) DAKEPOLE$15.444.5★944%▼falling 8 ![Onlyfire BBQ Charcoal Rake 21 Inch Charcoal Ash Tool for Grill Ash Removal Heavy Duty Heat-Resistant Wood Handle Fire Pit Grill Ash Removal Rake for BBQ Smokers Pizza Oven & Kamado Grills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jOrjRfpvL.jpg) [**Onlyfire BBQ Charcoal Rake 21 Inch Charcoal Ash Tool for Grill Ash Removal Heavy Duty Heat-Resistant Wood Handle Fire Pit Grill Ash Removal Rake for BBQ Smokers Pizza Oven & Kamado Grills**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SCW3X6G) Onlyfire Chef$15.664.0★2063%▼falling 9 ![BBQ Ash Tool Poker Rake 18.6 Inch Stainless Steel Charcoal and Grill Cleaning Ash Tools for Fireplace Metal BBQ Cleaner Poker Heavy Duty Barbecue Grilling Utensils Tool for Charcoal Grills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41cyzkytHeL.jpg) [**BBQ Ash Tool Poker Rake 18.6 Inch Stainless Steel Charcoal and Grill Cleaning Ash Tools for Fireplace Metal BBQ Cleaner Poker Heavy Duty Barbecue Grilling Utensils Tool for Charcoal Grills**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DWMX3N9D) DAKEPOLE$10.383.7★173%▲rising 10 ![Fire Poker for Fire Pit Outdoor Portable Fire Poker Stick Outdoor Heavy Duty Fireplace Tools 20 Camping Fire Poker Pick Accessories for Camping Bonfire Indoor Wood Stove](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31s-LBKPUiL.jpg) [**Fire Poker for Fire Pit Outdoor Portable Fire Poker Stick Outdoor Heavy Duty Fireplace Tools 20 Camping Fire Poker Pick Accessories for Camping Bonfire Indoor Wood Stove**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXPT1VS2) LLARGUEST$10.144.0★263%▼falling 11 ![Jakeei 26.8 Extendable BBQ Ash Tool Stainless Steel Charcoal Ash Rake Ash Removal Tool Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools Corner Cleaner Accessories with Storage Bag (1)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/313WXEyFUeL.jpg) [**Jakeei 26.8 Extendable BBQ Ash Tool Stainless Steel Charcoal Ash Rake Ash Removal Tool Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools Corner Cleaner Accessories with Storage Bag (1)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099FHMXKH) Jakeei$12.104.1★1842%▼falling 12 ![Vankey 18 Inch BBQ Ash Tool kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Wood Burning Stove ash Rake Grilling Accessories Green Threaded Handle Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21-MOAEK+AL.jpg) [**Vankey 18 Inch BBQ Ash Tool kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Wood Burning Stove ash Rake Grilling Accessories Green Threaded Handle Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYZN1D6K) Vankey$11.804.6★4842%▲rising 13 ![OLIGAI BBQ Ash Tool for Big Green Egg Stainless Steel Ash Poker for Kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Wood Burning Stove Ash Rake Ash Tool for Other Charcoal Grills Corner Cleaner Accessories 17.5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21POU6YNynL.jpg) [**OLIGAI BBQ Ash Tool for Big Green Egg Stainless Steel Ash Poker for Kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Wood Burning Stove Ash Rake Ash Tool for Other Charcoal Grills Corner Cleaner Accessories 17.5**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CPLQ7CG) OLIGAI$13.824.3★1932%▼falling 14 ![VBOYL 17.5 Inch Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Ash Rake Hoe with Spring Handle Heavy Duty BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Tool for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Smoker Kamado Ceramic Grills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31dYbTchyqL.jpg) [**VBOYL 17.5 Inch Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Ash Rake Hoe with Spring Handle Heavy Duty BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Tool for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Smoker Kamado Ceramic Grills**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G8YP8FR3) VBOYL$14.945.0★12%▲rising 15 ![Quantfire 17.5 BBQ Ash Tool Poker Rake Charcoal and Grill Cleaning Ash Tools for Big Green Egg Kamado Joe and Other Charcoal Grills Corner Cleaner Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21uZ1M9qhEL.jpg) [**Quantfire 17.5 BBQ Ash Tool Poker Rake Charcoal and Grill Cleaning Ash Tools for Big Green Egg Kamado Joe and Other Charcoal Grills Corner Cleaner Accessories**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QGQC6ZF) Quantfire$13.614.4★2102%—flat **~~Showing 15 of 23 — show all ~~** ## **Product shelf** All 23 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Kingsford Charcoal Rake for Grill and Smoker Stainless Steel Coal Tool for Moving Briquettes and Lump Charcoal Rust Resistant BBQ Fire Management Accessory 21 Inch Handle 4 Inch Head](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Gls+a1BbL.jpg)**Kingsford Charcoal Rake for Grill and Smoker Stainless Steel Coal Tool for Moving Briquettes and Lump Charcoal Rust Resistant BBQ Fire Management Accessory 21 Inch Handle 4 Inch Head** Kingsford**$16.66**4.9★12 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GKJJ18Q5) [![Weber Grill Charcoal Rake Stainless Steel Tool for Safely Arranging Lit Charcoal on The Fuel Grate Silver](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31faW8tgWIL.jpg)**Weber Grill Charcoal Rake Stainless Steel Tool for Safely Arranging Lit Charcoal on The Fuel Grate Silver** Weber**$24.89**4.7★230 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08J8J4RDV) [![Grilliance Charcoal Grill Ash Rake Hoe for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Stainless Steel BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Elongated Cleaning Tool Accessories for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21CBHGQCc+L.jpg)**Grilliance Charcoal Grill Ash Rake Hoe for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Stainless Steel BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Elongated Cleaning Tool Accessories for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills** Grilliance**$15.63**3.8★156 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB5FP8NR) [![OXO Outdoor Grilling Coal Rake with Grate Lifter](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/212goFgFbyL.jpg)**OXO Outdoor Grilling Coal Rake with Grate Lifter** OXO**$24.80**4.8★239 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09QBYYH28) [![18 Inch BBQ Ash Tool for Kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Big Green Egg Wood Burning Stove Ash Rake Grilling Poker Accessories Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21Ij7V-b-RS.jpg)**18 Inch BBQ Ash Tool for Kamado Joe Charcoal Smoker Big Green Egg Wood Burning Stove Ash Rake Grilling Poker Accessories Charcoal Garden Tools Grill Cleaning Tools** Vankey**$14.07**4.6★484 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08F1V4R3C) [![OLIGAI BBQ Charcoal Rake Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Ash Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Grill Charcoal Grill Poker for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills Cleaning Tool Accessories](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21VdKUZcNML.jpg)**OLIGAI BBQ Charcoal Rake Heavy-Duty Stainless Steel Charcoal Grill Ash Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Grill Charcoal Grill Poker for Smoker Ceramic Kamado Vision Grills Cleaning Tool Accessories** OLIGAI**$14.81**4.6★42 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJQRWJMR) [![BBQ Charcoal Rake 29 Inch Grill Ash Removal Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Metal BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Heavy Duty Barbecue Grilling Utensils Tool for Smoker Ceramic Kamado](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41BmNvQXwjL.jpg)**BBQ Charcoal Rake 29 Inch Grill Ash Removal Rake for Fireplace Wood Stove Pizza Oven Metal BBQ Cleaner Poker Scraper Heavy Duty Barbecue Grilling Utensils Tool for Smoker Ceramic Kamado** DAKEPOLE**$15.44**4.5★94 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXVCKZPG) [![Onlyfire BBQ Charcoal Rake 21 Inch Charcoal Ash Tool for Grill Ash Removal Heavy Duty Heat-Resistant Wood Handle Fire Pit Grill Ash Removal Rake for BBQ Smokers Pizza Oven & Kamado Grills](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21jOrjRfpvL.jpg)**Onlyfire BBQ Charcoal Rake 21 Inch Charcoal Ash Tool for Grill Ash Removal Heavy Duty Heat-Resistant Wood Handle Fire Pit Grill Ash Removal Rake for BBQ Smokers Pizza Oven & Kamado Grills** Onlyfire Chef**$15.66**4.0★206 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SCW3X6G) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Quality-Overall**26% *“Excellent quality charcoal tongs”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“Works as advertised”* **Strength**11% *“Sturdy”* **Grilling**9% *“A practical tool that works exactly as expected for grill maintenance”* **Design-Overall**8% *“I love the design”* **Ease Of Use**7% *“Good tool”* **Size-Overall**5% *“good fit for weber”* **Weight Light**3% *“its not heavy”* **Value For Money**3% *“Good bang for buck”* **Weight Heavy**2% *“it is heavy duty”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Quality-Overall**15% *“Hoping for better but ok. I was hoping for better quality for the cost of it. Feels cheap had trouble getting it to open wide”* **Assembly/Installation**12% *“Thing became bent as i assembled”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**12% *“Item listing was inaccurate”* **Strength**9% *“Too flimsy for a wood stove”* **Heating**6% *“the heat has already loosened the welds”* **Grilling**6% *“works ok the problem with it has a plastic grip handle i use on my woodstove just be careful not to store it by the stove to close plastic melts could cause fire UPDATE add says camp fires bonfires grills nothing about woodstoves thought it was”* **Design-Overall**6% *“Flawed design”* **Material Quality**6% *“Cheap material”* **Durability**6% *“Fell apart in one day”* **Defective Material/Parts**3% *“bottom parts from coming loose”* #### **Top return reasons**- Size-Overall41% - Defective Material/Parts10% - Advertised Vs Actual Product7% - Strength6% - Quality-Overall6% - Value For Money5% - Assembly/Installation4% - Grilling4% - Functionality-Overall3% - Durability2%